FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

(J-Force WWII)  Colin passed away on 24th October 2024 in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Thelma (Trotter), dear Dad of Raewyn, Brian, and David. Much loved Gramp of Reuben, Justin, and Rose Morrison. Loved Great Grandpa of Millie, Naiah, Ella, and Eva. Dear long-time friend of Joan. Loved brother of Jean Wing. Colin lived his entire life in the Warkworth area. Special thanks to all family, friends, and carers involved with helping to keep Colin living independently for so long. A gathering to celebrate Colin's life will be held in the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 1.30pm. Communications c/- besoul Funerals, warkworth or email: hello@besoul.co.nz To view the livestream please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 10th October 2024 at home, aged 64. Adored wife of Peter. A service to celebrate Rosemary's life will be held in the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 17th October 2024, at 11.00am. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 2nd October 2024, at Whangarei Hospital, aged 78. Dearly loved husband of Vicki. Loved father of Sarah, Kate, and Orson. Loved brother to Barbara. Cherished Grandad to Harry, Max, Eoghain, and Ashlin, and recently famous as The Dog Treat Guy. A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at The Mangawhai Club, 219 Molesworth Street, Mangawhai Heads at 2.00pm. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 28th September 2024 at Milton Court Rest Home Orewa, aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Kerry. Loved father and father-in-law of Scott and Debbie, Logan and Tracey. Cherished Grandad Normie of Brad, Abby, Kyle, Ryan, and Alex. Great Grandad of our baby girl to come. Loved and remembered always. A memorial service for Norm will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 4th October 2024 at 1.00pm. To leave a tribute please click below

(nee Hawkings) Passed away peacefully on 20th September 2024 at Summerset Falls Warkworth, aged 96. Loved wife of the late Tom. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Rod (deceased) and Wendy, and Sherryl and Ian. Loved Gran and great-Gran. A service to celebrate Joy's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 26th September 2024 at 1.00pm. All communications to email: hello@besoul.co.nz and to leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 19th September 2024 at home, aged 95. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Janette. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rosalind and Tom, Kirsten and Mikey, Marguerite and Andrew, Janine and Brian, Allanah and Gavin, Robert and Angie, Christian and Samara. Loved Grandad of Christina, James, Alicia, Matthew, Ashley, Breanna, Joshua, Quillan, Sadie, Sorscha, Maddison, Cruze, Jesse, and Travis, and loved great Grandad. "Well there you are." A Requiem Mass for Bart will be celebrated at St Peter's and St Paul's Catholic Church, 83 Puhoi Road, Puhoi at 1.00pm on Tuesday 24th September 2024 followed by interment in the Puhoi Cemetery. Communications to the Wech Family, C/- besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth or email: hello@besoul.co.nz

(nee Cartwright) It is with utter sadness that Monique and I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our mum, Beverley Aves on Saturday 7th September 2024, aged 68. Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Logan and Gabby, and Monique and Soren. Loved sister and sister-in-law, and cherished grandmother to six. You will be greatly missed. We love you Mum/Nana/Bev. Monique and I warmly invite those wanting to celebrate Mum’s life to attend her funeral service this Sunday 15th September at 10.45am at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth. This will be followed by refreshments at 8Wired Barrelworks in Matakana from 12.15pm. For those unable to attend, we will be livestreaming the Service, so please click below to view. Any words that people would like to share, please contact our honorary minister Brian Ahern who will be conducting the proceedings on the day at: bahern@xtra.co.nz

(nee Mitcheson) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th September 2024, at Warkworth Hospital, aged 91. Loved wife of her late husband David, and family. At Shirley's request a private cremation has been held.

nee McKnight NZOM Passed away peacefully on 1st September 2024, in her 98th year. Much loved wife of the late David. Mother and Mother in law of Jonathan and Christine, the late Colin and Susie, Tim and Sue, and Bridget and Mike. Grandmother of Hannah, Henry, Zoe, Spencer, Anthony, Pauline, and Ayesha. Great grandmother of Louie. Sister of Essie, Bob, and Jim. Many thanks to the staff at Maygrove Lifecare Orewa who took wonderful care of her. A service will be held at Warkworth Anglican Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth on Saturday 7th September 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by burial at Warkworth Anglican Cemetery.  To leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 20th August 2024, aged 70. Loved mother of Julie and mother-in-law of Justin. Loved sister of Penny and Jane. Loving Aunty to Sam and Katrina, Jasmine and Cubby, Fred and Hannah, and Emanuel and Sophie. Great Aunty to her 8 nephews and nieces. A private interment will be held, to be followed by a Celebration for all of Sarah's family and friends on Friday 30th August at 2.00pm at the Matakana Village Pub, 11 Matakana Valley Road. Please send all communications to hello@besoul.co.nz and to leave a tribute please click below